Obituaries

May 1, 2022

Charles Richard Sigrist, 89, of Rockport, passed away on May 1, 2022. He was born on June 22, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois to Frederick Sigrist and Eva Vanhook. He is preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Ron Sigrist; daughter in law, Shelley Sigrist. Left to cherish his memory is his wife Doreen Sigrist of Rockport; two sons, Peter...

May 1, 2022

Jose Deases, 82 passed away May 1, 2022. He was born July 28, 1939 in Brownsville, Texas to Eustaquio and Santos Guerra Deases.

He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Jesusa Garcia.

Jose leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife, Mary C. Deases; sons, Joe L. Deases (Dawn), Fred J. Deases (Edel), Michael A. Deases (Sylvia);...

Apr 27, 2022

Doris Sue Field Ruttiger passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at the age of 88.

She was the youngest child born to Ella Myers Field and George Edwin Field on January 3, 1934 in Gander Slough, Texas.

She graduated from Brackenridge High School in San Antonio at the age of 16 where she developed...

Apr 27, 2022

George Kellett Irish, age 82, went to be with his Lord and Savior following an illness on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at his residence in Rockport, TX surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 21, 1940 in Newport, RI to Harold S. and Mildred K. Irish of Portsmouth, RI where he grew up.

He...

Apr 27, 2022

Robbyn Staton of Ingleside, Texas passed away on Apr 27, 2022. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Apr 26, 2022

Jose Antonio Rodriquez passed away April 26, 2022. He was 77 years old. He was born September 20, 1944 in Santa Clare, Cuba.

Joses' most important thing in his life was taking care of his family.  Since his retirement, he liked to work in his garden and enjoyed fishing and watching all sports.

He is...

Apr 24, 2022

Herman Albert Solle Jr. passed away at home on April 24, 2022 at the age of 93.

Herman is survived by his wife Mardell Solle, his children Herman A Solle lll, Sharon McKusick (Jon), Janet Tibodeau (John), Thomas Solle (Laurie), Michael Solle (Julie), Damon Solle (Christa) and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Predeceased by his...

Apr 24, 2022

Aransas Pass, Texas

Billy Joe Hurta, 86 passed away April 24, 2022. He was born June 9, 1935 in Midfield, Texas to Joe Hurta and Dora Mae Hart Hurta. He was a Little League umpire, retired from Reynolds Metals Aluminum Company, enjoyed fishing, built and owned shrimp boats, and he also enjoyed fixing things.

He...

Apr 20, 2022

Allen Suam Lawrence, Jr. 79, passed away April 20, 2022, He was born April 3, 1943 in Sinton, Texas to Allen Saum Lawrence, Sr. and Mary Apolline Cobb Lawrence.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Allen leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife Patricia Mclver Lawrence; sons, Allen Saum Lawrence Ill (Cynthia) of Shiner,...

Apr 19, 2022

Molly Morgan Nixon age 73 passed away April 19, 2022 after courageously battling her illness.

Molly was born December 23, 1948 to Arnold O'Neal and Martha Morgan.  She graduated from King High School with honors in 1966.

She met her soul mate John D Nixon, Jr on her many summer visits to her family's beach house...

Apr 17, 2022

Rockport, Texas

Marjorie Collins Blackard, 88 went home to be with her Lord on April 17, 2022. She was born July 12, 1933 in Nixon, Texas to Elbert B. Collins and Ila Beatrice Caraway Collins. She was a 1950 graduate of Nixon High School then went on to Draughons Business School in San Antonio. She received her Bachelor...

Apr 17, 2022

Donald Eugene Wilson, born December 30, 1933 in Wichita Falls, TX, went to be with the Lord on April 17, 2022 at home in Portland, Texas, surrounded by his family.

Don graduated from Sundeen High School in 1952 and he married Rosa Lee Cole on February 11, 1961. They were married for 61 years and raised two...

Apr 16, 2022

Diane Lynn Straub

(October 4, 1946 – April 16, 2022)

Diane Lynn Straub, loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother  went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 16, 2022. She was the daughter of Robert and Lucille Sandifer, born on October 4,1946 in Houston, Texas. At the young...

Apr 15, 2022

On Good Friday, April 15, 2022, our beloved sister Isabel Jimenez went home to heaven. She was the greatest sister we could have ever been blessed with and she was for us also a second mother. She was an example of heroic virtue and deep faith. She loved all of us and all her friends with deep devotion. We are...

Apr 14, 2022

Mickey Samuel Chadwick passed away on April 14, 2022, in Aransas Pass, Texas. He was born on March 19, 1952, in Vancouver, Washington.

His parents: Thomas J. Chadwick and Bertha Noll Chadwick Smith (both of Vancouver, Washington) preceded him in death as did two brothers, Martin Chadwick of Rockport, Texas and Keneth Chadwick, Castle Rock, Washington.

Apr 13, 2022

Ivah Jean Mircovich, 84, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2022, surrounded by her family in Ingleside, TX. She was born on August 4, 1937, in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was the only child born to Gaines and Faye Hicks.

Ivah Jean was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and a dear friend to...

Apr 12, 2022

Anna Belle (Casterline) Henry, 74, went to be with our Lord on April 12, 2022 , after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Annabelle (as she preferred to be called) was born on February 13, 1948, in Rockport, Texas, to L. E. and Zora Belle Casterline, and lived most of her life in Rockport-Fulton.

After graduating from Rockport-Fulton...

Apr 10, 2022

Rockport, Texas

Jonnalyn Hawes, 92 passed away April 10, 2022. She was born March 13, 1930 in Pelly, Texas to Jack M. Keller and Lela Faye White Keller. She worked at Rockport Elementary School as a cook for 10 years.

She is preceded in death by her husband, William David Hawes; brother, Harry Merrit; sisters, Ida...

Apr 10, 2022

Terry Otwell, Jr., 59, of Ingleside, TX passed away April 10, 2022.

Terry was born June 08, 1962, in Kenedy, TX to Terry, Sr. & Emma Jo Otwell. Terry, Jr. is survived by his wife of [almost[ 38 years, Mary Otwell; daughter, Kristan [Trey] Turnbough; daughter, Terri [Ryan] Whitley; son, Darren Otwell; daughter, Jackie Otwell; father, Terry...

Apr 7, 2022

Robert Richard Maldonado, 62 of Rockport, Texas passed away April 7, 2022. He was born May 9, 1959 in San Antonio, Texas to Robert B. Maldonado and Anita Cavazos Maldonado. Robert had a good career working in the commercial sector and enjoyed traveling, fishing, and gardening. He is preceded in death by his father. Robert is survived by his...